Cozy up with this ultimate French Onion Soup recipe! Slowly caramelized onions, rich beef broth, and a splash of wine create a deep, savory flavor, while crispy baguette croutons and golden, bubbly gruyere cheese take it to the next level. Perfect for chilly nights or an elegant starter, this recipe is comfort food at its finest. Dive in for all the tips to make it a showstopper!

Ingredients

• 1 stick butter
• 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• A few sprigs fresh thyme
• A few sprigs fresh oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• Boudreaux's Backyard Prime Beef & Chop Seasoning, to taste
• 2 qt. Beef broth
• 1 French baguette
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Boudreaux's Backyard Low and Slow Simmer Seasoning, to taste
• 8 oz gruyere cheese, grated

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and cook them slowly until they soften.
3. Once the onions start to soften, add sugar to help with caramelization.
4. When the onions are caramelized, add garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Then, add flour, cook and stir for about 2 minutes before adding tomato paste. Deglaze with red wine and add the fresh herbs (thyme, oregano, and bay leaves). Season with Prime Beef & Chop Seasoning and stir in the beef broth. Cover and simmer.
5. Slice the baguette thinly and place the slices into a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with Low and Slow Simmer Seasoning. Toss to coat.
6. Lay the slices on a cookie sheet, drizzle with more olive oil if desired, and bake in the oven until golden brown and crispy.
7. For serving, ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls. Top with the prepared croutons, then sprinkle with gruyere cheese. Broil until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
8. Enjoy your warm, cheesy French onion soup!